Safety Risk Analyst

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Safety Risk & Intelligence Office is seeking a Safety Risk Analyst to identify and clarify business requirements for the successful deployment of appropriate safety system solutions. The Analyst will act as a key liaison with business units ensuring full participation in technology projects and recommending priorities to mitigate implementation risks on significant initiatives.

What will I be doing

• Identifies and facilitates development of documentation for new and modified safety risk procedures (e.g. standard operating procedures (SOPs) and workflows) to ensure effective implementation of technology solutions.
• Proposes improvements to automate safety functions and make effective use of technology to improve the data analysis process.
• Provides guidance and positive support during safety risk assessments; addresses arising issues by contributing expertise to proposed alternative safety solutions.
• Facilitates dialogue and discussion between the internal stakeholders regarding safety risk assessments.
• Assists the business to prepare safety benefit cases understand scope limitations and manage expectations during project implementation.
• Collaborates with diverse stakeholders to gather qualitative and quantitative data needed for solid decision-making.
• Monitors project documentation and implementation procedures to meet corporate and industry standards and enable intended benefits to be realized.
• Identifies opportunities for new technology/automation or streamlining business processes and workflows.
• Assists in developing business training needs.
• Influences procurement and investment decisions by recommending best solutions for business needs and identifying areas of waste or duplication.
• Provides cost benefit analysis to business cases.
• Uses testing period to mitigate risks and save time and money in implementation.
• Models Metrolinxs values and core competences especially in dealings with external partners and in the handling of sensitive and confidential information

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Business Process Improvement Safety or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience as an Analyst preferably in the transport or construction industry and / or the public sector
• A valid Ontario Class G drivers license and ability to obtain a GO Transit Operators Permit may be required for certain business units.
• Experience successfully deploying technology solutions in the transport or construction industry is an asset.
• Experience with computerized quantitative and analytical tools (e.g. data modeling workflows and business process analysis) and with MS Office (Outlook Word Excel Visio PowerPoint Project etc.)
• Interpersonal oral/written/presentation communications skills to document and present business needs specifications reports project documents and implementation plans.

Dont Meet Every Requirement

If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

For Internal applicants with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of thepolicybefore submitting your application.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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